These individuals arrived from across Eastern Europe fleeing unspeakable horrors. Many of them had lost their mothers. fathers. brothers and sisters during one of the darkest periods in our history. They survived concentration camps and came to the U.S. as refugees looking to launch a fresh start. rebuild anew and escape the horrific crimes they had suffered in their pasts. From a small group of survivors that arrived after World War II in Williamsburg. this community has grown and flourished by tens of thousands. From meager beginnings. they rebuilt their families. religion and traditions. and established a wonderful part of our City that. to this day. contributes to New Yorks diverse cultural mosaic.
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